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Approachable Excellence

Plane and Pilot

Nothing happens especially quicklyno hair-trigger responses hereplus they are positively trim stable in pitch, handle turbulence well considering their wing loading, and generally dont ask a lot of a pilot. There were only five stall-related accidents, most on high density altitude takeoffs at or near gross weight.

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We Fly: Aviat Husky

Flying Magazine

Its shortcoming was a meager useful load for its 1,800-pound gross weight. and focused on improving the Husky, including upping the gross weight. The A-1C was certificated in 2007 with both 180 and 200 hp engines and a gross weight of 2,200 pounds, which later became 2,250 pounds. Sales grew.